Central Virginia Transportation Authority
Description:
Authority administers transportation funding for counties, cities, and towns located in Planning District 15 that is generated through the imposition of an additional regional sales and use tax and a wholesale gas tax. Reviews the governance structure of existing transit service in the Richmond region and will evaluate the possibility of creating a transportation district.
Staff Contact:
Chet Parsons, 804.924.7039, cparsons@PlanRVA.org
All members appointed by Speaker of the House. Appointment coincident with House term.
House Members:
| Name |
|---|
| The Honorable Rae C. Cousins |
All members appointed by Senate Committee on Rules. Appointment coincident with Senate term.
Senate Members:
| Name | Appointed By |
|---|---|
| Vacancy (Hashmi, The Honorable Ghazala F.) | Senate Committee on Rules |
Citizen Members:
| Name | Representing | Appointed By | Term |
|---|
| 1 Citizen | Governor |
Ex Officio Members:
| Name | Title |
|---|
| Stephen C. Brich | Commissioner of Highways |
| Jennifer Mitchell | Director, Department of Rail and Public Transportation |
| Joi Taylor Dean | Chief Executive Officer, Richmond Metropolitan Transportation Authority |
| Julie Timm | Chief Executive Officer, Greater Richmond Transit Company |
| Stephen A. Edwards | Executive Director, Virginia Port Authority |
Additional members include the chief elected officer, or his designee, of the governing body of each of the counties embraced by Planning District 15 and the chief elected officer, or his designee, of the City of Richmond and the Town of Ashland. 2022 - CEO, Capitol Region Airport Commission added as ex-officio
| Max # House: | 1 | Appointment Coincident With House Term? | YES |
| Max # Senate: | 1 | Appointment Coincident With Senate Term? | YES |
| Max # Citizens: | 1 | ||
| Max # Ex Officio: | 5 |